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We remember George Borthwick
We remember George Borthwick
Timeline
Timeline
1879
birth
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11th May 1879
1914
service
Royal Navy
Gunner(T)
HMS TURBULENT
Source:7634059
19th October 1914
service
Royal Navy
Source:7634059
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS TURBULENT was sunk by the German Battleship SMS Westfalen during the early hours of the 1 June during the Battle of Jutland. Only 13 survived from a crew of 109; these were interned as PoWs.
Source:7634059
Source:8565119
1st June 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Borthwick |
| Source | 7634059 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | |||||
| Royal Navy | HMS TURBULENT | Gunner(T) |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS TURBULENT Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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